Position Summary:Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Financial Services, the Manager of Revenue is responsible for the administration of the Town's property taxation, assessment, and revenue collection functions. The position oversees property tax billing and collection, the reconciliation and analysis of tax-related accounts, and the administration of assessment-related matters. The Manager of Revenue monitors the assessment roll, manages assessment change events, evaluates the impact of legislative and regulatory changes, and provides strategic advice on property taxation matters.
This position calculates tax rates across multiple tax classes and prepares annual Tax Levy By-laws and reports related to taxation, assessment, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and receivables for Council consideration and approval.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Staff Management- Provide leadership to divisional staff, including delegation of work assignments, performance management, training, and development. Assess staffing needs and recommend changes to complement and/or make organizational design changes. Participate and make recommendations in the recruitment, selection, and hiring process of staff.
- Maintain a work environment that promotes staff participation, teamwork, and positive employee relations. Ensure a high standard of work quality and organizational excellence.
- Manage the organization, coordination, and monitoring associated with the work of staff.
- Provide regular and constructive feedback to staff on performance; recognize achievements and provide individualized support.
Property Tax & Utility Billing, Collection and Revenue Administration- Responsible for levying realty taxes and additions to the roll for revenue purposes. Review and balance assessments on the tax collector's roll with that of the returned roll to ensure that an accurate levy is produced. Levy property taxes and collect other charges added to the tax roll in accordance with the Assessment Act, pertinent parts of the Municipal Act, Town collection policies, and other government standards and regulations.
- Responsible for adding local improvement charges to the tax accounts and billing with interim and final tax bills. Monitoring for ownership updates and providing local improvement payout amounts when a transfer occurs.
- Balance tax accounts monthly and provide analysis for the yearly audit and Financial Information Return as it pertains to property taxation.
- Monitor tax accounts for collections. Prepare and send Tax Arrears Notices to applicable taxpayers whose accounts are in arrears. Follow up with property owners approaching tax sale timelines. Provide identified properties to a third party for legal registration on the title of Tax Sale proceedings in consultation with the Director of Corporate and Financial Services.
- Oversee and approve all utility billing, collection and maintenance of accounts.
- Ensure that best practices are being utilized to maximize property tax collection, improve efficiencies and foster good public relations. Make recommendations to the Director regarding changes and updates to the Tax Collection Policy.
Assessment Administration and Analysis- Responsible for reviewing and monitoring the assessment roll and process corresponding change event tax adjustments based on: supplementary and omitted changes in assessment values and classes; taxation write-offs; assessment corrections as authorized by MPAC, ARB or through other official direction; rebates for low-income senior or disabled property owners.
- Review documentation and liaise with the Town Planning and Development Services Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to ensure assessment relating to severances, registered plans, building permits and other developments is added to the roll promptly. Review MPAC Municipal Sales Listings for comparison of sale price to assessed value. Upon review, identify any areas of concern and recommend solutions to the Director for potential action either to MPAC or through an Assessment Review Board (ARB) appeal.
- Carry out regular reviews and analysis of the Town's property assessment roll and property taxation revenue and receivables. Utilize MPAC, OPTA, MTE and MTAG reports to forecast assessment growth and mitigate Assessment at Risk.
Legislative Compliance, Policy and Strategic Support- Identify and recommend strategic and operational policy changes to meet current and changing needs.
- Provide local impact analysis of changing legislation, changing assessments, and other property taxation-related matters. Review and understand existing, new and revised provincial legislation and regulations affecting property assessment and property taxation to ensure the Town's activities are in compliance.
Financial Systems and Technical Support- Provide expertise, testing and training on financial systems with regards to the taxation, receivable and utility modules. Responsible for working with software vendors on system related issues and upgrades.
- Oversee and balance imports from other software systems into the financial software
Corporate Responsibilities- Actively contribute as a member of the Finance team by supporting departmental and organizational objectives. Provide assistance in a respectful and professional manner, including backup coverage for team members, responding to inquiries related to accounting and financial reporting systems, and providing guidance to staff on accounting matters.
What you will need:- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario Certification through the Municipal Tax Administration Program (or willingness and ability to obtain through additional training).
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a municipal finance environment, including at least three (3) years in a municipal financial management environment.
- Knowledge of Ontario assessment and taxation principles, practices and related provincial and municipal legislation.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prepare recommendations, reports and detailed financial analysis.
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, public relations, customer service, project management and time management skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility, initiative and sound judgment.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Council, government agencies, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise tact and diplomacy, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong report-writing and business correspondence skills.
- Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution and people management skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret client needs and provide practical options, solutions and recommendations.
- Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities and work successfully in a dynamic and evolving environment.
What we offer:This is a full-time permanent opportunity to fill a vacancy at the Town. The annual salary range for this role is $103,644.77 - $121,231.94 (2026 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our employees:
- Perks & Discounts
- Wellness Programs
- Health & Dental Benefits
- OMERS
- Work / Life Flexibility
- Professional Development & Education Opportunities
The submission deadline for applications is
November 13, 2026. 
